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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.38, 577.40 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.38, 577.40 and 268.07 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.38 : 577.40 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.38/577.40 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.38x = 577.40 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.38x = 154,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,779.39/385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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